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The Bucks finally look built to last, and the numbers prove it

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It's only been six games. We know that.

But the closer we get to maybe the 10-game mark, the sample size gets bigger and bigger, and the truth becomes increasingly clear. Milwaukee's early-season success isn't a fluke, and the underlying numbers show a team built for sustainable winning.

According to NBA.com/stats, as it currently stands, the Bucks are a net-plus 5.4, which is good for 7th in the league after 6 games. That's elite company when you consider they're still integrating new pieces and figuring out rotations. Teams don't accidentally stumble into seventh-ranked net rating.

The Bucks' early-season stats betray a formidable two-way team

Here's where it gets really interesting: Their 61.